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Ally McCoist gives his verdict ahead of Rangers semi-final against Leipzig

Published 13:04 15 Apr 2022 BST

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"I think Braga were impacted by that atmosphere tonight."

Ally McCoist commended the 'achievement' of Rangers reaching the semi-final of the Europa League following their 3-2 aggregate win against Braga at Ibrox. Goals from James Tavernier and Kemar Roofe on Thursday saw the Gers overturn their 1-0 first-leg deficit to reach the last four of the competition.

Ally McCoist reflects on Rangers victory.

Despite the result, McCoist highlighted that the game should have been finished by full-time, due to the chances Rangers created. The former Rangers manager alluded to the electric atmosphere at Ibrox Stadium which saw the Gers reach the semi-final of the Europa League, an achievement McCoist didn't see coming so soon. McCoist credited Rangers for their match-winning performance, despite the wasteful nature of the Gers chances. https://twitter.com/VMSportIE/status/1514713494544957446 “Kenny (Miller) and I were talking, the game should have been done at full-time. What an achievement for the club," McCoist told BT Sport. “The stadium is going absolutely crazy. I must admit, I thought it would be a long time before this football club would be back in a European semi-final. “Make no mistake about it, Rangers thoroughly deserved it. Apart from some poor finishing, the game probably should not have gone to extra time."

McCoist looks ahead to the semi-final.

This is the first time since 2008 Rangers have qualified for the semi-finals of a European competition. McCoist emphasised the significance of this achievement by the Gers. Rangers face RB Leipzig on the 28th of April at the Red Bull Arena. The 59-year-old claims the Germans "will not find it easy" against Giovanni Van Bronckhorst's side. “What an achievement for Rangers to get to a European semi-final. It’s magnificent," McCoist added. “Leipzig will not find it easy against Rangers. I think Braga were impacted by that atmosphere tonight.”